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Germany Orders Apple & Google to Remove DeepSeek Over Privacy Concerns
Germany’s data protection commissioner has called on Apple and Google to remove the AI chatbot DeepSeek from their app stores, citing...
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Oct 91 min read


Portugal registers nearly One Data Breach Per Day in 2023
In 2023, Portugal saw 332 personal data breaches, almost one per day, as reported by the CNPD. A significant case involved the Social...
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Sep 211 min read


EU Data Regulators Probe DeepSeek Over China Data Transfers
Chinese AI company DeepSeek is under investigation by several EU data protection authorities over potential GDPR breaches linked to...
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Aug 91 min read


Microsoft Invests in Veeam to Boost AI & Data Protection Synergies
Microsoft has made a strategic equity investment in Veeam, a global leader in data protection and ransomware recovery. This move deepens...
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Aug 11 min read


Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection in the UK
Apple has decided to remove its most secure iCloud encryption tool (ADP) for UK users following a government request that would...
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Jul 111 min read


A recent report indicates a decline in ransomware payments
According to Bleeping Computer, a study conducted by cybersecurity firm Coveware reveals that only 28% of businesses opted to pay...
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Jan 261 min read


Microsoft plans to create quick protection mechanisms for its AI chatbots
According to Fortune, Microsoft is working on prompt shields for its AI chatbots to prevent users from posing "unusual" queries. These...
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Dec 17, 20241 min read


Illegally obtained third-party cookies could enable hackers to authenticate data
According to MediaPost, hackers could authenticate pilfered data by examining third-party cookies and accessing online accounts without...
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Dec 4, 20241 min read


The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) issues a reminder to organizations to promptly report any data breaches
The Dutch data protection authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), has issued guidance on the reporting of data breaches....
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Nov 21, 20241 min read


Worldwide alert regarding the practice of scraping data from social media platforms
Global data protection authorities, such as the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Office, released a joint statement highlighting the...
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Sep 10, 20241 min read


Companies Struggling to Meet Cybersecurity Needs
According to recent reports, companies are falling behind in addressing their cybersecurity needs, as highlighted by a prominent industry...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read


Spanish and Portuguese Data Protection Authorities Express Concerns Over Escalating Digital Violence
The National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) of Portugal and the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) have issued alarming statements...
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Apr 5, 20241 min read


Meta expands the use of cryptography across its services
Meta has revealed that its privacy-focused data lookup tool, which relies on cryptography, will now encompass passwords and various other...
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Dec 6, 20231 min read


Broadening the scope of testing for end-to-end encryption within Messenger
Meta has revealed that millions of Facebook Messenger accounts will have the opportunity to experiment with end-to-end encryption for...
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Nov 22, 20231 min read


Worldwide alert regarding the practice of scraping data from social media platforms
Global data protection authorities, such as the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's Office, released a joint statement highlighting the...
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Nov 9, 20231 min read


Model Contractual Clauses for the Transfer of Personal Data
Attention all companies transferring personal data! Are you aware of the Model Contractual Clauses for the Transfer of Personal Data?...
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Jul 20, 20231 min read


Global cyber security risk raised by Russia’s war with Ukraine
According to Lombard Odier, a swiss bank, conflicts can be an opportunity for companies to invest in their cyber infrastructure. Many...
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Jun 8, 20221 min read


SEC proposed companies to report cyber security concerns within four days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a rule for public companies to report cyber security incidents with an extent of...
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May 19, 20221 min read
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